Phoolbasan Bai Yadav Age, Wiki and Bio

Phoolbasan Bai Yadav

Quick Info

ProfessionSocial Worker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/12/1971
Age52 years
BirthplaceSukuldaihan, Dhangaon, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the founder of Maa Bamleshwari Janhitkari Samiti, an NGO that helps backward women of Chhattisgarh in their economical and social development

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationStudied till seventh grade

Personal Life

Zodiac SignSagittarius

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

HusbandChandulal Yadav (Cattle Grazer)
Children4
Parents
FatherJhadiram Yadav (ran a tea stall in their village)
MotherSumitra Yadav
Siblings
Brother(s)Kanta Prasad Yadav, Shailendra Yadav
Sister(s)Kanti Yadav, Dhrupati Yadav, Sarasvati Yadav, Chhavi Yadav

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Mahaveer Foundation Award for the year 2014
  • Padma Shri in 2012
  • Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award in the social service category (Amodini Award) in 2011
  • Sadguru Gnanananda National Award in 2010
  • Kannagi Sthree Shakti Award from the Government of India in 2010
  • Zee TV Astithva Award from Zee Entertainment Enterprises in 2008
  • Jamnalal Bajaj Award in 2004
  • Chhattisgarh Minimata Alankaran Award in 2004
  • Award for Women Empowerment from the Union Bank of India
  • Brand ambassador by the Government of Chhattisgarh for the maternity program called 'Janani Suraksha Yojana'
  • National Award for Best Performance, sponsored by NABARD

Some Lesser Known Facts

Phoolbasan Bai Yadav founded Maa Bamleshwari Janhitkari Samiti, an NGO in Chhattisgarh supporting economically and socially backward women.
Due to her family's financial struggles and early marriage at age 10, Phoolbasan Bai Yadav had to stop her schooling.
Her social journey began by participating in self-help group activities in her district.
Phoolbasan Bai Yadav established multiple self-help groups, amalgamating them to create 'Maa Bamleshwari Janhitkari Samiti.'
The organization has formed 12,000 women self-help groups with a membership of over 200,000 individuals.
Phoolbasan Bai Yadav's NGO is involved in initiatives concerning health, education, sanitation, and social reforms.